Just today, I posted up the sequel, THE MUNICIPAL MYSTERY.
https://gregstolze.com/downloads/the-municipal-mystery/
There are no characters carried over, but it’s the setting’s answer to “with no cops, who solves crimes?” In this case, it’s (1) a trained CSI, (2) an elderly volunteer and (3) this guy from the neighborhood. Can they solve they mystery of the stolen cash register? Read and find out!
This one’s PWYW with a $2 minimum.
2/2
OK, did you read my story AFTER THE COPS?
https://gregstolze.com/downloads/after-the-cops/
It’s SF, I guess, though it doesn’t demand any innovation other than “radical police reform.” It follows a defunded police officer who gets rehired in a radically reorganized community service organization.
You can get it at that link as Pay What You Want (which could be free).
1/2
OK, I started writing HOUSE OF BODIES thinking it would be a horror story but it seems to just… want to be about a bunch of people at a gym?
Yesterday’s effort included these lines:
"Denny waited a while to make his move on Polly, which anybody could have told him was an idea with no upside”
and
"It is impossible to fidget nonchalantly, but Denny tried.”
I am pleased with them.
OK, this #fantasy novella Kickstarter ends in ELEVEN HOURS, can I get two more backers, c’mon, just $5 each, make it an even hundred backers, we can do it, it’s got a mermaid with a dark past and wizard vengeance, this is a good one, we can do this!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregstolze/against-the-silver-slavers
…a buck shy?!? Who can just leave something at $1099 pledged?
Just listened to THE SPOT OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY on THE TRUTH podcast:
https://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2026/2/11/the-spot
Real nicely done spooky story with a powerful subtext of “teens are not great, actually.” I’ve often said that bad decisions make for great stories (in fiction) and this really really bears that out.
Also, props to the author for doing the voice of “Mom.”
OK, my next fiction Kickstarter is launching Tuesday the 10th.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregstolze/against-the-silver-slavers
Wanna know ANYTHING AT ALL about it? Just ask.
Did you resolve to support more human writers and fewer AI scammers this year? If so, have I got a deal for you.
https://gregstolze.com/blog/2026/01/new-year-subscription-drive/
$5 a month gets you a new short story PLUS an ongoing fantasy serial. Click that link to get caught up for a very reasonable price!
